| Methyl isopropyl ketone | |
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3-Methylbutan-2-one |
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Other names
Isopropyl methyl ketone, |
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| Identifiers | |
| CAS number | 563-80-4 |
| Jmol-3D images | Image 1 |
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| Properties | |
| Molecular formula | C5H10O |
| Molar mass | 86.13 g/mol |
| Density | 0.803-0.805 g/cm³ |
| Melting point |
−92 °C, 181 K, -134 °F |
| Boiling point |
93–95 °C |
| Solubility in water | 6 g/l (20 °C) |
| Hazards | |
| Flash point | −1 °C |
| Autoignition temperature |
475 °C |
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| Infobox references | |
Methyl isopropyl ketone is a highly flammable liquid ketone. Its formula is C5H10O. Two other ketones, which are isomers of methyl isopropyl ketone, are 2-pentanone and 3-pentanone. It is primarily used as a solvent.[1][2][3]